(TNIE)
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday asserted that the armed forces are ever determined and ready to protect the unity and sovereignty of the country at any cost. “We have taken a solemn pledge to defend the sovereignty of our country against all odds. I am confident that we will fulfil this vow and keep the dignity of our nation and our people in tact, whatever be the cost,” Kovind said at Army Air Defence College (AADC) at Gopalpur Military station here. The Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces presented the President’s Colours to Corps of Army Air Defence (AAD).
The President’s Colours, the highest honour bestowed on a regiment in recognition of its contribution to the security of the nation during peace and war, was received by Lt Vivek Bijoyi More.The President was presented the ‘Rashtriya Salute’ at the commencement of an impressive parade during the ceremony. Paying tributes to martyrs of AAD Corps, he said, “Their sacrifice has secured our sovereignty, brought glory to our nation and protected our people.”
